According to the online Cambridge Dictionary, an ambassador is “a person who represents, speaks for, or advertises a particular organization or group of people.” Paul used that word to define the role of a Christian who wants to represent Christ, speak for Christ, and advance the gospel message.

When we do the work of the evangelist, we are actually speaking for God. Paul wrote that this is “God making his appeal through us.” Evangelism is allowing God to use us to share his truth with the world.

According to Paul, the way to be used by God is to be “reconciled to God.” In other words, God will speak through the person who has a right relationship with him. There is no greater thrill in the Christian life than realizing that Jesus just continued his earthly ministry through our words or our work. We are “ambassadors” of Christ, speaking for him and for his good purpose.

We have been “elected by God” to a high position in this world. If we will honor God by allowing his words and character to flow through us, we will be able to teach his truth, preach his message, and love others with the love of Christ. Evangelism is walking through this world as “an ambassador” of Christ.

When was the last time you heard the sound of your voice yet realized the words were not your own? When last did you deeply care and realize the love you felt for a person wasn’t your love? When last did someone hear your words and tell you, “God just spoke through you”? That is evangelism, “God making his appeal” through you.

Wisdom is joyfully sharing Christ with others. Are you an ambassador for Christ?